Volunteer Officiating Obligation for 2025-2026 Season
Families are responsible to work a minimum total of seven (7) sessions at our Stingrays hosted meets over the course of the season. These sessions can be all done at one meet or spread out over the multiple meets that we normally host.
This 2025-2026 season we will be hosting our Spring LC Inviational in May at Markham Pan Am, it is mandatory to work a minimum of three (3) sessions at this meet and these sessions will contribute towards your total obligation.
A family is only responsible to work a minimum of seven (7) sessions at our Stingrays hosted meets, regardless of how many swimmers they have in the club. A session constitutes working any of the positions listed in the appendix titled “Participation Credit System” under “Swim Meet Positions”.
For the 2025-2026 season, each family will be responsible for four (4) sessions at our hosted meets including the Alan Swanston Classic and Steve Kingston Memorial. Families will be responsible for an additional three (3) sessions at our Spring LC Invitational in May at Markham Pan Am. We will also have multiple Time Trials that will also provide volunteer opportunities.
Additionally, each family is required to take one course per year until they have taken every course or have achieved their Level 3 status. Prior to every Newmarket hosted meet the club will conduct several clinics depending on requirements. Additionally, the Central Region and other clubs host clinics on a regular basis.
Eligible courses include the following:
● Intro to Swimming Officiating
● Inspectors of Turns and Judge of Stroke
● Administration Desk
● Chief Finish Judge / Chief Judge Electronics
● Starter
● Referee
Please note that sessions at meets are not guaranteed and are assigned on a first come first served basis. We do our best to accommodate those who have taken courses and would like to work new positions. We also will take into consideration those who have outstanding sessions not yet worked.
If a family does not work the minimum number of obligated sessions and/or does not take one official’s clinic throughout the season, they will be charged a penalty of $150 per session not worked and clinic not taken. This fee will be applied to the meet fee account at the end of the season.
Any credits earned beyond the minimum required can be applied toward the following season's fees.
Stingrays Credit System (Club Handbook)
https://www.teamunify.com/team/cannssc/page/newsletter/forms--docs
The following table depicts the credits earned per session worked
Note: Level 1B is an official who has taken Introduction to Swimming Officiating, received two successful evaluations and taken the Inspector of Turns/Judge of Strokes Clinics.
Positions
https://www.swimontario.com/officials/positions
Certification
https://www.swimontario.com/officials/certification
Self Paced Clinics:
Instructions: http://www.swimontario.com/uploads/Officials/Education/Swimming_Canada_E_Learning_Websi.pdf
A Swim Canada user ID is required. If you don’t already have one, please contact Laura Wilson at [email protected] to request it. Once you complete an online clinic, please also let Laura know.
For additional questions reach out to your groups parent liaison or contact our Chief Officials Chair, Emily Deline [email protected]
